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Original Content Analyzing The Frank Ocean Business Model A master of artistry and marketing, we take a closer look at how Frank Ocean continues to mystify and remould the music industry. By Robert Blair July 01, 2019
Original Content Mac Miller's "Self-Care": A Reflection On States Of Mind Mac Miller released "Self-Care" on this day, two years ago. Today, we dissect the importance of this song. By Rose Lilah July 13, 2020
Original Content Top 10 Lil B Mixtapes Of All Time On the heels of "Black Ken," here are Lil B's top 10 mixtapes from his expansive discography. By Alphonse Pierre August 24, 2017
Music Drake Shoots "God's Plan" Video In Miami Drake brings "God's Plan" video shoot to Miami schools. By Aron A. February 05, 2018
Music The Weeknd Teases New Album: "Let's Just Drop The Whole Thing" The Weeknd teased a new album to start 2022. By Cole Blake January 01, 2022
Music Ashanti Says Ja Rule's "Always On Time" Was Meant For Brandy Ashanti's big break may have never happened if Brandy jumped on Ja Rule's "Always On Time." By Aron A. April 07, 2022
Music Kanye West Claims He Was Removed From Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" For No Reason Kanye West signed Travis Scott to G.O.O.D. Music in 2013. They would collaborate on several albums for Big Sean and West-himself. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 31, 2025
Music Young Thug & 21 Savage React To Gunna's Lil Baby Diss In Alleged Leaked Audio The Young Thug snitching scandal has brought up a whole lot of drama, whether it's the Gunna beef with other MCs or alleged industry drama. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Reveals The Truth About Tyler, The Creator's Sexuality A$AP Rocky recently sat down for a conversation with Jason Lee, who made sure to ask about Tyler, the Creator. By Alexander Cole August 06, 2026
Music Who Is Iconic Savvy? Drake's "True Bestie" Featured On "MAID OF HONOUR" Iconic Savvy stands out on Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" alongside Stunna Sandy, Sexyy Red, Popcaan, and Central Cee. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2026
Streetwear Boosie Delivers A Hot Take On The AP x Swatch Collab Boosie Badazz says the Audemars Piguet and Swatch collaboration was a smart response to the fake jewelry culture. By Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026
Music Max B Storms Off Mid-Interview After Complex Excludes Him From NYC Rap Rankings Max B wasn't feeling Complex's ranking. By Aron A. May 28, 2026